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Radio Antenna Replacement question

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legaleye3000
Florida, US
  • Detailer
 If I want to get one of those 3 or 4 inch antennas to replace the stock one, will that affect radio reception?

Thanks

[#] Nov 18, 2007 06:14pm
07blackedouttc
Florida, US
  • Master Mechanic
 no i have the s2k antenna and its a couple inches, i get channels prefect

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[#] Nov 18, 2007 06:17pm
Mayo
Rockville
Maryland, US
  • The Guru
 Well some of them will affect reception, haha. I got a 4" one from Mangowalk, and it is a POS!

But some antenna's like the S2000 antennas give better reception, I hear. Those are 6" antennas. Perrin makes a 4" antenna and haven't heard anyone complain of them.

Whatever you do, stay away from Mangowalk! Haha.




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[#] Nov 18, 2007 06:21pm
legaleye3000
Florida, US
  • Detailer
 And where do I get the S2K antenna? Thanks

[#] Nov 18, 2007 07:08pm
Mayo
Rockville
Maryland, US
  • The Guru
 You can try Ebay. But if you would like to steer away from that you can also try a Honda dealership. The Honda dealership around me tried to charge me $70 for one. Forget that.

Here are some websites that sell S2k antennas. But nothing beats some in depth google search man.

http://www.handa-accessories.com/highlights/s17.html

http://www.hondacuraworld...&Category_Code=HS2000


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[#] Nov 18, 2007 07:15pm
legaleye3000
Florida, US
  • Detailer
 Those 2 links are for Honda's and they are 7 inchers.... I was looking for one that would work on a Scion TC and that are shorter like 3 or 4 inches.

I looked on eBay and nothing for a TC comes up under s2000 or s2k antenna

I did find some from Mangowalk but was told to avoid him

[#] Nov 18, 2007 07:27pm
wuma
Hyde Park
Massachusetts, US
  • Tech Advisor
 I've got a 4" and it seems to work fine. I've only listened to the radio 3 or 4 times, though.

[#] Nov 18, 2007 07:28pm
legaleye3000
Florida, US
  • Detailer
 Wuma- Can you tell me where you got it? Thanks

[#] Nov 18, 2007 07:33pm
MoiBoi
Burbank
California, US
  • Tech Advisor
 Hondas s2000 atennas work with the scion . I got mine off of ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaym...sid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI

[#] Nov 18, 2007 07:35pm
Mayo
Rockville
Maryland, US
  • The Guru
 If you want something that is 2-4" and works well you might want to check Perrin:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaym...80173758522QQcmdZViewItem

I know it says that it is for an S2000, but it should fit a tC, haha. If you are wary, continue looking for a Perrin antenna.


"gonna wash my car before i take a nap.. can't rest well knowing i've got the entire cast of A Bug's Life on my bumper" - Vicious
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[#] Nov 18, 2007 07:42pm
wuma
Hyde Park
Massachusetts, US
  • Tech Advisor
 I got it from jscspeed.com for 35 bucks shipped.

[#] Nov 18, 2007 07:52pm
legaleye3000
Florida, US
  • Detailer
 Ok and once I buy one of these, does the current antenna just screw off and the new one screw on? Thank you

[#] Nov 18, 2007 07:54pm
Mayo
Rockville
Maryland, US
  • The Guru
 Haha, yup, its that simple. Screw on screw off. I suggest picking up some Locktite from you local home improvement store. This will prevent people with sticky fingers from stealing your sweet antenna.


"gonna wash my car before i take a nap.. can't rest well knowing i've got the entire cast of A Bug's Life on my bumper" - Vicious
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[#] Nov 18, 2007 08:02pm
legaleye3000
Florida, US
  • Detailer
 Thanks a bunch everyone! Now just to choose where to buy from...

[#] Nov 18, 2007 08:04pm
legaleye3000
Florida, US
  • Detailer
 Lastly, can anyone give their opinions as to how the 2inch vs 4inch looks? Thanks

[#] Nov 18, 2007 08:42pm
Mayo
Rockville
Maryland, US
  • The Guru
 Thats kinda a personal preference question, haha. But I had the option of getting either a 2" or 4". I think 4" looks better. The 2" one looks a little awkward because its kinda wide, haha.

But both are better than the stock antenna!


"gonna wash my car before i take a nap.. can't rest well knowing i've got the entire cast of A Bug's Life on my bumper" - Vicious
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[#] Nov 18, 2007 08:45pm
legaleye3000
Florida, US
  • Detailer
 I wish someone could post pics... Aren't the 2 and 4 inch the same in width, just one is longer...? haha

[#] Nov 18, 2007 08:47pm
Mayo
Rockville
Maryland, US
  • The Guru
 From the pics Ive seen, the 2" antenna is a bit fatter than the 4" one. But again, its personal preference.

I have a pic of my 4" antenna:




"gonna wash my car before i take a nap.. can't rest well knowing i've got the entire cast of A Bug's Life on my bumper" - Vicious
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[#] Nov 18, 2007 09:03pm
legaleye3000
Florida, US
  • Detailer
 I like the 4 inch... Thanks for posting

[#] Nov 18, 2007 09:06pm
Mayo
Rockville
Maryland, US
  • The Guru
 Anytime man. 4" is the way to go!


"gonna wash my car before i take a nap.. can't rest well knowing i've got the entire cast of A Bug's Life on my bumper" - Vicious
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[#] Nov 18, 2007 09:10pm
InfiniteVisi0n
Chicago
Illinois, US
  • Window Washer
 I got a Perrin 4 inch antenna and it looks great but I lose reception every time I go under a tunnel. Reception isn't really there if you have this antenna but I guess thats the sacrifice you have to make. Plus I paid around 25 dollars for it so yea..kinda pricey but its nice I like it.

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[#] Nov 26, 2007 07:43pm
majic27
College Station
Texas, US
  • Master Mechanic
 i have an s2000 antenna, its reception is not as good as the stock one.

i used to pick up a few houston channels almost perfectly, after switching ive noticed im not getting them as clearly at all

otherwise, overall its pretty good... you should be fine


[#] Nov 26, 2007 07:46pm
legaleye3000
Florida, US
  • Detailer
 Just got the 4 inch... Reception seems the same except on one station where its just a tiny bit of static. (I live in Miami though)

[#] Nov 26, 2007 07:47pm
tCracer2006
Leonardtown
Maryland, US
  • Scion Guru
 You must have got a decent one cuz the 4 inch antenna i got gets no reception at all .. i barely get a radio station that is right next to my house! lol

[#] Nov 27, 2007 07:20am
firstkingofbeer
  • Window Washer
 ive got a 2 inch antenna from www.cravenspeed.com if you look on their website you will see it on my car in the pics. i get better reception than the stock antenna and it looks alot better too!

[#] Dec 02, 2007 08:43am
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